Describe at least one criticism of Piaget's object permanencetheory
What will be an ideal response?
-It required motor ability; babies had to at least be able to crawl to look for the hidden object.
-It may reflect a failure of memory rather than inability to understand object permanence. In other words, they may know the object exists somewhere but just forgot exactly where.
-It was developed in only one culture.
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A child is used to riding her own bicycle. Then she tries her friend's bike, which is slightly larger. Piaget would call the changes she makes in her riding when she tries to ride her friend's bike:
A. assimilation B. accommodation C. adjustment D. insight
The psychological consequences of physical development are likely most profound
a. in infancy. c. in middle childhood. b. in early childhood. d. in adolescence
How long is a typical adult sleep cycle?
a) 3 - 4 hours b) 7 - 8 hours c) 40 - 60 minutes d) 90 - 120 minutes
Which of the following best describes prosocial behavior and aggression
a) They always benefit the recipient. b) They always harm the recipient. c) They have overlapping features. d) They are polar opposites.